Big Creek Bridge Move (19 Oct 2026)

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Work Party coordinator: Dave Martin
Contact: pinetreedavid@cogeco.ca or 905-517-1956

Meet Location: Big Creek Rd (nearby road number 370).

GPS: 43.113127, -80.045685
Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/9xWKhpQ8mEr8QToi6

About this work party

To help move bridge out of the way (2 people required) and re-blaze. Any morning October 19 to Oct 23. Time and date to be arranged with trail director.

NOTE: The GVTA web-site shows the work party as NOV. 19. Register for this date and coordinate with Dave to arrange an actual time and date.

When: November 19 to 23, 2026 - coordinate a date with Dave at: pinetreedavid@cogeco.ca

Time: 9:00 AM – or coordinate a time with Dave.

Tools Required (if available): None

Dress: - Work clothes appropriate for the weather.

Registration and Work Party Waiver:
Please register using the 'Register' button on the left of the registration screen at GVTA website: https://www.gvta.on.ca/Work-Parties-Calendar

Registering automatically provides your waiver acceptance.

Towpath Blazing Workparty (7 Nov 2026)

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Work Party Coordinator: Paul Personic
Contact: paul.personnic@rogers.com or 647-234-7908
When: November 7, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM
Meet Location: 41 Front St, York (Free parking at York Park)
Google Maps: 41 Front St S

About the Work Party:
- Install metal blazes on hydro poles along River Road as directed by work-party leader.
- Paint blazes on trees, wooden posts etc. with land owner permission, if/when necessary. This should be infrequent if, at all. Work-party leaders will decide if this is necessary.
Note: Spacing between blazes is approximately 1 km or, whenever line-of-sight is blocked by curves, trees, hills etc. Guidance will be provided by the work-party leader.
- After a blaze is placed on a hydro pole, a picture of the pole number must be recorded by the work-party leader for entry into the Hydro One data base.
- Install GVTA signs on Trans-Canada Trail metal sign trail posts.

Tools Required (if available):
If you have or can borrow it, bring a battery drill with batteries and ‘red’ and ‘green’ Robinson bits.

Optional Tools:
a) Cut-out blaze (2” x 6”) on a cardboard template
b) 2” (angle) paint brush …rags and, gloves recommended
c) Scrapper, pruners (in case of plant growth in designated spot)

Provided Material: Metal blazes, screws/bolts and GVTA signs and paint is all provided.

Dress: - Work clothes appropriate for the weather.
- Work boots and coloured vest are recommended because work is close to the road.

Registration and Work Party Waiver:
Please register using the 'Register' button on the left of the registration screen at GVTA website:
https://www.gvta.on.ca/Work-Parties-Calendar

Registering automatically provides your waiver acceptance.

Grand Valley Trails Association upcoming events

Big Creek Bridge Move (19 Oct 2026)

Towpath Blazing Workparty (7 Nov 2026)